Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday -- Thursday, June 28-July 1

Monday -- Thursday, July 19-22

9:30 a.m. until Noon

$90 per week

I will be teaching two fun-packed weeks of ballet camp this summer complete with instruction in various types of dance, music, games, snacks and crafts with an emphasis on praising God through dance! Dancers may choose to attend one or both weeks with the theme of Disney Princesses...there will be different princesses featured each week!

Also included on Thursday of each camp experience will be a family performance at 11:30 a.m. to show parents and friends what we’ve learned and how much fun we’ve enjoyed all week. Sign up today because spaces are limited!

Simply print out and complete the form below and either mail it or bring it to the Dawson Family Recreation Center (Attention: Mandy Kerr), 1114 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Some of the richest blessings associated with being on the Disney Moms Panel are the ones pictured above. The word "Disney" is synonymous with quality, and maybe with the exception of yours truly, Disney has struck gold again by affiliating with 43 panelists from across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. When meeting in December, I knew I would be impressed with them all (and a little intimidated, too). However, I was completely taken back by how close we all became so quickly.

My kids always ask, "Now, who is your favorite...or who is your 'best' best friend on the Mom's Panel?" To which I start to answer with one name which leads to another, and then another...until finally I exclaim they're all my favorites!

I'll have to admit that I was one of the extremely lucky ones when it came to applying and being accepted for the Moms Panel. Although I'm an experienced writer and a huge Disney fan, I applied for the first time without much thought (or really hope) and was delightfully surprised when emails of "Congratulations!" filled my in-box after submitting my essays for the first few rounds.

And, that's when I started to lurk! I thought I better conduct some 'due diligence' in reverse on this Moms Panel endeavor and find out who else may be in this arena with me. And that's when I found Zanna! (Or as I like to call her, "Suz." I like to have my own name for people sometimes so that they know me instantly on the phone. It cuts down on the small talk!)

I began to visit Zannaland often and got so caught up in her story about applying for the Moms Panel that I began rooting for her over me! My kids would even lurk over my shoulder and encouragingly add, "Oh, yeah, Mom...if she's in it, you're outta there!" (Thanks, offspring!) Her writing was (and continues to be) engaging, and she kept me coming back for more and more and more throughout the panel selection process. I couldn't believe that I was so invested in the life of this woman whom I didn't know -- all in the name of Disney.

Little did I know that "Zanna" would become "Suz" to me and become someone so near and dear to my heart. Almost daily, she makes me laugh. Her heartfelt passion -- for not only Disney -- but for those who share her life passions of family, friends and connecting with one another is evident and thriving on line as well as in person. Face to face, she's a gentle spirit that draws you closer with her insightful, soft-spoken words, and her drive to pour her life into others (especially her children) is her hallmark. Her beautiful blue eyes are captivating, and her warm smile is that of a comforting, well-loved and well-known friend.

So...not because I'm the feature this week on her website (although I'm pretty stoked about it!), but because I want you to get to know my friend, Suz...strap on your Mouse ears, grab a Mickey bar and click on over to Zannaland or pay her a visit and ask a few questions at Disney World Moms. She's your friend you may haven't met yet!

Welcome!

I certainly don't have all the answers. In fact, I actually have a lot of questions myself, but this is my attempt to look at life with all its complexities from my perspective. My hope is that you can find something that can apply to your life and that my mistakes and the few successes I experience will not be in vain.
And if you have a question, you know what to do! You may not like my answer, but it never hurts to ask.